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Food Shelf - Community Action Center - CAC

1651 Jefferson Parkway, Suite HS - 200, Northfield, MN 55057

Eligibility

Residents of Rice County

Required documents

Application/intake form

Hours

  • Faribault Food Shelf: 11 am - 4:45 pm Monday
9 am - 1:45 pm Tuesday 11 am - 5:45 pm Thursday 9 am - 1:45 pm Friday- Northfield Food Shelf: 11 am - 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10 am - 1:45 pm Friday- Northfield Community Education Center (NCEC): 3 pm - 7 pm Thursday

Languages

Spanish, Somali

Application process

Walk in; complete a short intake at the front desk if coming for the first time

Service area

Rice County, MN

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Somali

Program Fees

  • No Fee

Hours of Operation

  • Open Weekday Evenings After 5 pm

Application Process

  • Walk In
A weekly food shelf where clients can walk through and choose nutritious foods, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, grains, pantry staples, and baby food.- Available items may also include hygiene and household products, depending on donations. - Donations of food and funds are accepted. - Families with young children can access diapers (newborn through size 6) and wipes. - Home delivery may be available for individuals with limited mobility or special circumstances.- Staff assist with SNAP applications and connect clients with additional community resources.

Last Assured

03/18/2026

Providing organization

Community Action Center - CAC
Provides basic needs resources, including food, diapers, clothing, and personal hygiene items, along with housing support, financial assistance, and walk-in resource centers that offer advocacy and connections to community services.